User Transfan2 of our 2005 Boards has posted a nice gallery of a Hasbro Cybertron testshot version of the figure currently known only by it's Japanese name of “Flame Convoy”. See his gallery here and discuss the new figure in the original thread here.

Also out in Feburay are the two packs of Armada figures remoulded to use the new Force chip gimmick. 24/02/05 GS01 – Blurr and Buzzsaw – 3980yen (Ultra) GS02 – Longrack and Runabout – 3980yen (Ultra)

In addition to these pictures, board member Galaxy Convoy has put up a review and pictures of a testshot of the Hasbro version of the Inch Up figure whose Cybertron name is not yet known. See his thoughts on the figure here.

Zinc Panic has posted a short article with some new info on the upcoming Galaxy Force line.

“Bits and pieces from a buyer's meeting: It looks likely that Galaxy Convoy will combine with future offerings for power-up modes … but you could've guessed that.

The duo of upcoming two-packs, Blur and Runabout and Longhaul and Buzzsaw, ?3,980 per set, might very well be limited edition sets timed with their show appearances. The toys have been retooled to use the new Force Chip gimmicks to activate features rather than the Microns of yesterseason.

P.Prime of the chinese TFclub has found a variation of the upcoming Alternator Windcharger figure that features a black instead of red coloured folded down roof and a new bubble for showing off this change. Thanks to P.Prime for these pictures.

Hobby Link Japan has added two more listings to their Galaxy Force preorders. These are the same mystery two packs that UK store Epic Heroes posted nearly a fortnight ago that some doubted were truly meant for Galaxy Force. There are no pictures available so the toys themselves are still a mystery…

The fantastically well informed DragonX76 of Tfans has posted blurbs for all of the Galaxy Force figures that have had their release dates revealed.

GC-01 Galaxy Convoy – 5,200yen The new Cybertron commader is a complete playset! It changes from a robot into a fire truck. Galaxy Convoy super mode is complete by uniting with the container part. By inserting a force tip/chip, a gun muzzle opens and discharges sound and light action gimmick. A missile launches when another force tip/chip is inserted. Release date: December 28th, 2004

GC-02 Accelion 2000yen It changes into a robot from a spots car. By inserting a force tip/chip, wings open and speed UP action. Includes missile launch function. Release date: December 28th, 2004

GC-03 Vector Prime – 3000yen It changes into a robot from a spacecraft. By inserting a force tip/chip, it discharges a sound action gimmick. Micron is included (it changes into a robot from an airplane) Release date: December 28th, 2004

GC04 Dreadlock/Dreadrock – 4000yen Cybertron forces vice commander. It changes into a robot from a transport. By inserting a force tip/chip, it launches a missile and discharge sound action gimmick. Release date: December 28th, 2004

Read the whole thread for the remaining descriptions.

Thanks go to board member Ravage1976 for the heads up on the new info.